PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL YOGURT SAUCE

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This salmon is a cooling summer dish. For a slightly sweet version, add a few tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice to the yogurt sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain soy or regular yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 4-ounce salmon fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups cooked mixed fresh vegetables or thawed frozen mixed vegetables
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, dill, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, melt butter and sear salmon fillets on medium-high heat, flesh side down, for about 3 minutes. Turn the fillets over and cook for about 3 more minutes. Place fish on a warm serving plate.
  • Heat canola oil; saute garlic until fragrant. Add vegetables; saute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • To serve, arrange vegetables around fish fillets and spoon yogurt sauce over fish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g

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